Missouri Asian American Bar Association

The Missouri Asian American Bar Association (MAABA) is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to advancing the interests and careers of Asian American attorneys, judges, law professors, and students throughout St. Louis and Missouri. Since its official formation in October 2001, MAABA has served as a vital resource for legal professionals seeking professional development, networking opportunities, and collaborative support within the Asian American legal community.

MABA facilitates meaningful connections among legal professionals through coordinated programs, educational initiatives, and professional growth opportunities tailored to the needs of Asian American attorneys and law students. The organization actively promotes the exchange of ideas and information across the legal profession, judiciary, and broader legal community, while providing essential client referral services and networking platforms that expand opportunities for Asian American legal practitioners at all career stages.

As an affiliate of NAPABA (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association), MAABA connects local St. Louis legal professionals with the nation's largest Asian Pacific American membership organization, representing 60,000 attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students nationwide. The organization maintains a strong commitment to advocacy on state and local levels, presenting educational programs addressing the specific needs of Asian American attorneys while fostering cooperation with other minority bar organizations. Through its comprehensive mission, MAABA serves as a statewide network of communication and unified advocacy for the Asian American legal community in Missouri.